Chad and Charlotte chat about the purpose of spiritual practices in the Christian tradition and the various approaches folks have taken as they sought to enact our faith in the world.

Charlotte Elia offers a reflection on Luke 4:1-13. Why didn’t Jesus accept one of the devil’s offers in the wilderness? Why shouldn’t God take over the economic realm, the political sphere, and the religious establishment? Why not jump in and fix the world, Lord? We’re waiting on you!

Charlotte Elia offers a brief reflection for Ash Wednesday, the first day of the penitential season of Lent: You’re dust, and that’s a blessing.

Chad and Charlotte talk about the themes and significance of the liturgical season of Lent, share some reasons why it is important to them, and offer guidance on how you might observe this penitential time.

Chad and Charlotte are nearly inappropriately excited about our favorite time of the Christian year! Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 2nd of this year, and you can expect weekly sermon podcasts and theology discussion episodes. We’ve recorded some episodes on Lent and spiritual practices, and we have a hundred other things we want to...

Chad Rhodes and Mary Charlotte Elia celebrate Valentine’s Day by discussing love in the Christian tradition.

Mary Charlotte Elia offers a sermon on Luke 4:14-30.

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